RIVER TOWN DAYS
Bainbridge and Decatur County are proud to be hosting the annual River Town Days festival again this year. This is a time for families to come together and enjoy themselves. There are plenty of activities for all ages to choose from, so come have fun!
WHEN? May 8-9, 2009.
WHERE? Boat Basin Park in Bainbridge, GA
REGISTRATION FORMS:
Below are some photos of the activities that were part of last year's festival. Please click on any of the images to view enlarged versions.
River Town Days will be located at the Earle May Boat Basin again this year and will commence during the second week in May. Some of the activities that are included this year are:
- Friday
- Great River Rummage
- Concert - Atlanta Rhythm Section
- Antique Car Show
- Saturday
- Rubber Ducky Dash for Cash
- Great River Rummage
- River Raft Race
- Kid's Activities
- Entertainment
General Rules and Regulations
& Safety Requirements
- All rafts must be homemade.
- No commercially manufactured hulls.
- No inner tubes.
- All rafts must be self-propelled, (i.e., poles, oars, paddlewheels, sails, etc.) or any combination thereof.
- Minimum size is 4' x 8' as measured at the waterline.
- The deck must measure at least 4' x 8' and be capable of supporting the weight of the crew.
- The use of exposed nails or screws below the deck line is prohibited.
- The deck must be securely fastened to the frame and the frame securely fastened to the hulls/flotation devices.
- Minimum size of crew is 3.
- Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- All raft members must have a Coast Guard approved life jacket in their possession. These jackets must be worn at all times during the race.
- All Captains will instruct himself and crew of whereabouts of stored (Coast Guard approved) life jackets aboard the raft AND all Captains will conduct "abandon
ship" drills with the crew (donning life jackets) before leaving dock!
- 13. Each raft must be equipped with one 50' length of 3/8 min. diameter tow line.
- Each raft must be equipped with a first aid kit.
- All members shall wear sneakers or other appropriate footwear.
- All sheet metal raw edges to be turned over and taped.
- All protruding long bolts to be sawed off, filed and taped.
- All entries to be inspected prior to launching and will be subject to disqualification at the discretion of the Committee.
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Rubber Ducky Dash for Cash
Rules and Regulations
- All ducks entered will be provided by the Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce and shall remain the property of the Chamber of Commerce after the race.
- Once the ducks are launched, they are on their own. Attempts to assist ducks caught in obstacles will be made by race volunteers only.
- A number will be attached to each duck and each adoption form. That number is registered in the name of its adopter in the race computer.
- One duck has the chance to win $1,000,000*. A pre-determined duck will be randomly chosen as the million dollar duck. If that duck crosses the finish line first (1) or second (2), the owner wins the prize. Otherwise, a first or second place duck wins only the prizes stated in number 5.
- The First (1) Place duck wins $5000. Others prizes will be determined by the committee prior to the race.
- Winners must present a photo ID in order to claim prizes.
- Winners need not be present to win.
- Prizes not claimed by June 1, 2009 will be forfeited.
- By entering, entrants release the sponsors, the Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce, its officers, directors, volunteers, staff and the City of Bainbridge from any and all liability with respect to prizes.
- By entering, winners consent to the promotional use of their names and likenesses without additional C ompensation.
- All decisions and interpretations of any rules and/or regulations will be made by the River Town Days Festival Committee, and its judgment is final.
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